November 11, 2021 – West Bend, WI – The final stage of road work on Seventh Avenue in West Bend, WI is nearing completion. The road was supposed to be striped today but wind and rain put the finishing touches off until hopefully Friday, November 12.
Seeding has been completed between Walnut Street and Highway 33.
The project started July 6, 2021 and included replacement of water main, storm sewer and sanitary sewer. Sidewalk, curb and gutter will also be included in the project.
The cost will be north of $1.5 million.
The original target completion date was the end of October however there were issues with the sanitary and more work was needed than planned.
According to City Engineer Max Marechal:
Nov. 1 – 5 work completed in front of the fire station and at the intersections of Cedar, Elm, and Hickory.
Nov. 3 – 4 the sidewalks and aprons were formed Friday, Nov. 5 those sections poured along with the median in front of the fire department. Also a fine grade between the concrete and the existing asphalt. On Friday intersections completed.
At the end of the week, Nov. 6 all the concrete was finished.
Nov. 8 – 11 restoration completed with grading, seeding and matting and pavement markings were to be put down Thursday, November 11.
Seventh Avenue was expected to reopen November 12. Stay tuned.
Weather for Friday is reportedly colder with rain showers or snow.